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POLSON — The case of a man facing three charges of assault with a weapon, multiple charges of burglary, robbery and theft, possession of dangerous drugs with intent to distribute, and others, is headed to trial after he withdrew a plea agreement last week.
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Ongoing Events

‘Circle of Security’ classes taught through Dec. 12

ST. IGNATIUS — Circle of Security classes will be offered for free Mondays, Oct. 24-Dec. 12, at The Nest, 410 St. Mary’s Drive. The class meets from 4-5:30 p.m. This parenting class is for parents with children under the age of five. Pre-registration is required, call 406-745-3681. Course materials will be provided.

‘Water Protectors’ art exhibited at SKC through about Dec. 1

PABLO — “Water Protectors,” an exhibition of art in the Three Woodcock building at Salish Kootenai College, features the work of Orlando Avery and Corky Clairmont. Orlando’s photography is a series of his time spent at the Standing Rock Camp and the #NoDAPL Movement. Clairmont is exhibiting his mixed media work involving the Canadian Tarsands and Columbus Day. This exhibition will be up until about Dec. 1.

Advent services Wednesdays through Dec. 21

POLSON — Midweek Advent services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Wednesday, Nov. 30, and continue each Wednesday through Wednesday, Dec. 21. Soup supper will start at 5:30 p.m. with the services starting at 6:30 p.m. The theme is “The Ultimate Advent.”

Donate food at Glacier Bank through Dec. 16

RONAN — Glacier Bank’s Food Drive benefits Ronan Bread Basket and will continue until Dec. 16. Food items can be dropped off at Glacier Bank main lobby Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Montecahto Club seeks information - 5/20/15

POLSON — The Montecahto Club is seeking the names and addresses of current service men and women from Lake County in order to send them care packages. Please phone Myrna at 406-407-2352 or Kari at 406-370-1443, with this information.

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All are welcome to join us each Sunday evening. CR is a Christ-centered 12-step recovery ministry for anyone with hurts, habits or hang-ups. The evening starts off with dinner followed by a teaching and discussion groups with coffee/dessert. Childcare is available. Call (406) 883-9347 or go to: www.polsonfoursquare.org, for more information.

Join ‘Barefoot Church’ service

POLSON — Weekly Sunday “Barefoot Church” services are at 1 p.m. at the Montana Co-op. Come as you are. Bask in the Spirit, no judgment, just love and worship, forgiveness and healing.

NAMI meetings held

POLSON — NAMI Mission Valley/LAC meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Journey Be Church/Soups On, 101 Seventh Ave., W. For more information, call 406-883-1086.

Gather for prayers, readings, meal

POLSON -- Soul-food Saturday is a community gathering at the Co-op HUB to share prayers, readings and discussion on the topic of unity, followed by a light meal. Kids of all ages are welcome; supervision is provided.

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All classes welcome

RONAN — Ronan High School classes of 1958, 1959 and 1960 meet the first Thursday of each month at Pizza Cafe from 8:30-10 a.m. Enjoy a great breakfast buffet for $7.50. All other classes are welcome also. Share stories about the good old days and visit about what’s new. Please come. For more information call 406-212-6800, 406-676-2026 or 406-644-2259.

Appointments needed for Law Center

POLSON — The Self-Help Law Center will be at North County Public Library the second Friday of each month. (Nov. 11 visit has been changed to Nov. 18.) Walk-inavailably has been discontinued; an appointment must be made. To schedule, please call the Self-Help Law Center at 406-758-2496 or 406-258- 3428.

New hours announced for MO

POLSON — Miracle of America’s hours are now 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 1:30-6 p.m. on Sundays. Some holidays may be shorter hours as well, so it is best to call 406-883-6804 first. Our free “Night at the Museum” is on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Donations or treats are always welcome. Schoolteachers are encouraged to give extra credit for a report from attending students.

Montecahto Club invites new members

POLSON — The Montecahto Club meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. We are a social and service organization and sponsor a scholarship for a graduating senior, cook and serve lunch at “Soup’s On,” collect for the Food Bank, send Care packages to the overseas troops and help out wherever we can. We welcome new members. Come to a meeting and get to know us.

AA Women’s Wing and a Prayer Group meets

ST. IGNATIUS — AA Women’s Wing and a Prayer Group meets on Sundays at 4 p.m. at the Methodist Church on Post Creek Hill. Call 1-888-607-2000 or go to www.aa-montana.org, for more information.

Story Time held in Ronan

RONAN — Ronan Library hosts a weekly story time for young children and their caregivers each Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Join us for stories, crafts and more. For more information, call 406-676-3682.

Area-wide AlAnon meetings available

LAKE COUNTY — Are you affected by someone else’s drinking? AlAnon can help. Area meetings are anonymous, non-smoking, 12-step recovery for family and friends of alcoholics. Come join us. There are no membership dues. Meetings are held: Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at Lutheran Church on Wall Street in Hot Springs; Wednesdays at noon in Polson at the Alano Club on Third Ave. W ; Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at the CMA Church on Third Ave. in St. Ignatius; Fridays at 8 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church on Fourth Ave. E in Polson.

Join library’s story time

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library will host a one-hour kindergarten readiness program for children and their caregivers. Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts and more. This will be held every Thursday during the school year at 10 a.m. and again at 4 p.m. For more information, call (406) 883-8225.

Join St. Ignatius Neighborhood Watch

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Neighborhood Watch chapter meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens’ Center on north Main Street.

'The Nest' offers activities

ST. IGNATIUS - The Nest offers a variety of free activities and parents with children prenatal to age 5 are invited to attend.

The Nest, located at 410 St. Mary's Drive in St. Ingatius, not only provides a residence and supportive services to pregnant and parenting young moms, but also offers classes, workshops and other activities for the greater Mission Valley community, as well. Please feel free to check out what we have to offer, and give us suggestions for future events. Just call 406-745-3757 and ask for Amy or Jen. You can also find our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/thenestmontana or email: nestmontana@gmail.com to be placed on our activities mailing list.

Dance in Elks' air-conditioned ballroom

POLSON - The Elks Club holds a community dance in their air-conditioned ballroom, the first and third Wednesday of each month from 7-10 p.m.

Sexual assault support group meets Wednesdays

PABLO - An adult sexual assault support group meets at SKC's Agnes Vanderburg Building in room 101, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Gather on Wednesdays for support and healing. Call 406-745-3525 for more information.

Marines gather at VFW

POLSON - The Marine Corps League Hellroaring Detachment #1041 meets every second Wednesday of each month (except December) at 7 p.m. at the VFW in Polson. For more information call John Miller at 406-890-0964 or email: mclhellroaring1041mt@gmail.com.

Journey Be hosts NAMI meeting

POLSON - NAMI Mission Valley/LAC meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Journey Be Church/Soup's On, 101 Seventh Ave., W. For more information, call 406-883-1086.

Lions Club meets twice monthly

POLSON - The Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. each month on the first and third Mondays at the Lake Bar and Grill, 101 Main Street. For more information, call Jan Phillips at 406-370-4714.

Thursday, September 26

Job Corps to host open house event

Sunday, September 29

Gold Star Mother's Day to be observed in Ronan

9/29/2013

RONAN – Please join us Sunday, Sept. 29, to observe Gold Star Mother's Day. This special day recognizes the families who have lost a loved one while serving in the armed forces. The event will take place at the city park in Ronan and begins at noon.

Wednesday, October 2

Ronan walks, rolls

10/2/2013

RONAN — On Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 7:15-8:15 a.m. students can walk to school with Monte the UM Mascot and superintendent Andy Holmlund. The Ronan Parks Department and Safe Routes to School are organizing a walk to school with healthy breakfast snacks and fun giveaways for walkers and rollers. All students, grandparents and great-grandparents are invited. If you live too far from the school or ride the bus, have your parents drop you off at the City Park (across from the fire hall) and walk the rest of the way to school. For more information, call Jennifer at the Ronan Parks Dept. at (406) 676-4231.

VFW to host discussion of PTSD challenges

10/2/2013

RONAN — AT VFW POST 5622, on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 6:30 p.m., there will be a meeting to discuss the hidden wounds of posttraumatic stress disorder. Guest speakers will address the relationships of families and PTSD challenges. There will be an open forum and refreshments. Contact Bert Todd at (406) 644-2273, for more information.

Saturday, October 5

Daines keynote speaker at Lincoln-Reagan Dinner

10/5/2013

RONAN — The public is invited to the annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner Oct. 5, sponsored by the Lake County Republican Central Committee, Lake County Republican Women and the Lake County Pachyderms. This Great Harvest Dinner honors the legacies of Presidents Lincoln and Reagan. This event will be held at the Ronan Community Center with a social hour beginning at 6 p.m. with a cash bar and buffet dinner catered by Linda Vista to begin at 7 p.m. Keynote speaker is Montana Congressman Steve Daines. There will be a silent and live auction with many appealing items such as a Mossberg 12 gauge shotgun, a Ruger 30-30, a WWII 30-06 and Griz paraphernalia. Tickets are $25/person. Contact Ron Tjaden for advance ticket purchase at (406) 844-2386.

Tuesday, October 8

Legion meets second Tuesdays

10/8/2013

RONAN — The American Legion Post 138 of Ronan is meeting on Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. (second Tuesdays) at the VFW Hall, 35981 Round Butte Rd. New members are welcome. For more information, call Jack Fay at (406) 676-3380.